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The Chimes

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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Speech and debate argues for preservation

Speech and debate team
After prioritization, the Forensics team faces phase out.
Quinn Gorham, News Staff Writer November 2, 2017

Biola’s speech and debate team, also known as the Forensics team, currently awaits a final decision from administration regarding its future following a phase out notice they received last summer. MANY SADDENED Though the members of the speech and debate team remain willing to cooperate with administration,...

Speech and debate argues for preservation

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After prioritization, the Forensics team faces phase out.
Quinn Gorham, Writer November 2, 2017
After prioritization, the Forensics team faces phase out.

Prioritization process indirectly includes students

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With the last phase beginning, administration will directly notify students and continue discussions with employees.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer May 17, 2017
With the last phase beginning, administration will directly notify students and continue discussions with employees.

Gay pride flag stolen

Amelia Mowry/THE CHIMES
Administration continues to respond to the desecrated Lent memorial.
Jana Eller, Office Manager April 26, 2017
Administration continues to respond to the desecrated Lent memorial.

Biola tests incoming students’ GPA

Stephen Frederick/THE CHIMES
Administration pilots a program to eliminate SAT and ACT test scores.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 15, 2017
Administration pilots a program to eliminate SAT and ACT test scores.

All four proposals pass

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Senators hear from administration, SGA updates and vote on proposals.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 7, 2017
Senators hear from administration, SGA updates and vote on proposals.

A day in the life of Brett McCracken

Chak Hee Lo/ THE CHIMES
Biola’s communications director balances aspects of life with patient experience.
Samantha Gassaway, Writer November 15, 2016
Biola’s communications director balances aspects of life with patient experience.

Administration reflects on diversity changes

Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
Pamela Christian shares further updates on Biola’s diversity work.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 8, 2016
Pamela Christian shares further updates on Biola’s diversity work.

Administration implements diversity changes

Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
Students gathered to hear faculty speak on kingdom diversity.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 12, 2016
Students gathered to hear faculty speak on kingdom diversity.

Tamara Welter, journalism and integrated media chair

Jason Lin/ THE CHIMES
A hardworking woman leads passionately through new responsibilities
Samantha Gassaway, Writer September 27, 2016
A hardworking woman leads passionately through new responsibilities

Bill causes panic

Photo Illustration by Jacob Knopf/THE CHIMES
SB 1146 planned to change the way faith-based institutions run, including community standards and course plans.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 7, 2016
SB 1146 planned to change the way faith-based institutions run, including community standards and course plans.

Assembly brings awareness to community

Marika Adamopoulos/THE CHIMES
A university-wide call to repentance and prayer led to a tearful plea for understanding.
Alondra Urizar, Writer May 4, 2016
A university-wide call to repentance and prayer led to a tearful plea for understanding.